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US recalls (2)
Equipment: other, labels
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."
Risk and remedy
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Label
2023-02-15 · campaign 2023-068
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with 21" wheels, the compliance label lists a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) for the rear axle that's too high. The label should list the rear axle capacity as 1770 kg (3902 lb.). This could lead you to overload the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
Overloading the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install a label with the correct rear axle GAWR.
Fuel system
2017-05-04 · campaign 2017-243
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will apply a butyl protective film to the fuel pump flange. If cracks are present, the fuel pump flange will be replaced. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2016-443.
Owner complaints (46)
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi Q7 (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 29).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 13 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Audi Q7.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2015 Audi Q7 SUV AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2015 Audi Q7 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Q7 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 27 | 22 | $4,350 |
| Q7 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.